Grocery Box Postcard Swap

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Swap Coordinator:	stiffneck78 (contact)
Swap categories:	Food Postcards Handmade
Number of people in swap:	36
Location:	International
Type:	None
Last day to signup/drop:	May 3, 2009
Date items must be sent by:	May 9, 2009
Number of swap partners:	3
Description:
I first did this swap when NorthernBorder was the coordinator and it was so fun, I asked her if I could do my own. Make a postcard out of a food box. Whatever your favorite processed food, it may have come in a thin cardboard box; Cracker Jacks, popcorn, cereal, you get the idea. Make 1 postcard for 3 partners=3 postcards total. All welcome, have fun and be creative. Write about when you ate it, why you like it, was it a snack for your kid, etc. Start saving those boxes because you'll only have a week to mail them out once partners are assigned. *Postcards should measure 4 x 6"

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Susi 04/15/2009 #

I just found my stash of postcard I have already made! Putting this on my watclist!

alteredtome 04/15/2009 #

Do you just cut out a 6x4 piece of the box and send. Or do you altered the image and just use the box as a support for an artistic creation?

cbpoole 04/15/2009 #

I'm adding this to my watchlist. I'll be out of town til May 2nd, so if I can get them done before them and have them ready to mail, I will join! :)

stiffneck78 04/15/2009 #

I don't mind if you alter them and make a piece of art out of them. Actually, I think that would be cool. I don't mind if the others don't.

tristia 04/17/2009 #

I love this swap and was considering starting one myself :) I'm in!

babyamy 04/23/2009 #

I alreday have my three cards but I'm not sure about size. I made it the biggest size you can send it a as postcard from Germany, I hope that's ok.

Sarita 04/25/2009 #

Can they be sent in an envelope? That is how I would like mine!

atinagrace 04/25/2009 #

I have already cut the size to fit the size of a postcard,; I am excited to see just what kinds of foods that others eat ...This is a great idea!!!!

stiffneck78 04/25/2009 #

Thank you atinagrace! I would like mine to be mailed naked.

Sarita, when partners are assigned, I would suggest PMing your partner and letting them know that you would like yours in an envelope.

babyamy, I don't see a problem with sending your biggest size for your country. The biggest size for U.S. is 4"x6", anything bigger requires fist class letter postage, which is $0.42.

Wiggie 04/25/2009 #

This is on my watchlist as I'm still a newbie and can only have 5 swaps at a time.

stiffneck78 04/29/2009 #

IMPORTANT-For all of you who have already signed up!

I had to extend the sign up deadline by one extra day. I hope you all are okay with that. I will be assigning partners first thing Monday (the 4th) morning. Thanks! ~Stiff

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